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Well, as we speak there are multiple women (Simona De Silvestro, Ana Beatriz, Katherine Legge, Milka Duno & Pipa Mann) holding their own in IndyCar. Some race full-time, some are part-time. Also, consider Danica Patrick who is eking out her racing career existence full-time in NASCAR.

But what about Formula 1? Is it at such a high level of physical, mental & competitive strain, that women racers avoid it? Not so regarding Scottish female F1 development driver for Team Williams, Susie Wolff.

Here’s a little video snippet of recent history regarding Susie & her challenge to break into the male-dominated Formula 1 racing driver ranks.

Long road for female F1 drivers – Susie Wolff

Here’s the opinion of Sir Stirling Moss, 82, who is widely regarded as the greatest driver neverto have won the F1 world championship. (He competed in Formula 1 from 1948 to 1962, & won 194 of 497 races entered!)

The dated opinions of the past generations on topics such as this should be left where they belong: in the past. Dragging them up for a quick headline surely stands to do the issue of gender equality in racing more harm than good, merely serving to remind people of an antiquated view which is no longer representative of the modern face of racing, whilst also serving to take a cheap shot at a legend of this sport.

A bit of perspective is needed here. Stirling’s was not it. And it was never going to be.

Racing Ready wants to know what you think about the female gender racing with their peers in Formula 1. Would you want to watch & follow them challenge the male F1 driver status quo?